How to obtain your New York Concealed Carry Permit

NY requires a 16 hour course with a certified firearms instructor. The course should cover, handgun operation and mechanisms. NY specific laws surrounding use of force and a firearms safety competent. Current and former members of the military are not exempt from the full 16 hours of training. NY also requires 2 hours of range with a live fire shooting qualification passing with a score of 70% or higher shooting 50 rounds total. New York has two separate permit types, permits issued by the state of New York are not valid in New York City however permits issued by the City are valid statewide. If you are a non-resident you would be issued a permit by New York City.

NY also requires you to renew your permit every 2 years after obtaining it by taking at least a 4 hour training with a certified firearms instructor shooting a live-fire qualification passing with a score of 70% or higher shooting 50 rounds total. 

There are no residency requirements to be issued a NY Concealed Carry permit.